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I know this has been asked before but I couldn't find my specific situation. Wife, kid, and I going to Maui for 5 days in late August. We will have an 11 month old at that time. He will (hopefully!) be able to at least tolerate a pool at that time, but probably not take advantage of the slides at GW. I'm not sure if the FS, with their more high scale clients, will be accepting of an 11 m/o kid who might make a lot of noise in the pool. Which would you recommend?

The Four Seasons treats little kids really well. Of course I wouldn't take the child to an adults only pool but any other would be fine. The Four Seasons is the best hotel on the island. If you can afford it, there is no reason not to go!! Save the Grand Wailea and it's pools until your child is older when you all can appreciate it.

FOUR SEASONS! We have stayed there several times with children. They have several amazing pools; one pool specifically for small children. It is perfect with beautiful cabanas (no charge), sun screen, even complementary diapers poolside! EVERYTHING about this hotel is just amazing. You never need to leave. The staff will make you feel as if you are royalty....a five star hotel all the way! The hotel, the rooms and the beach are all gorgeous. The Fairmont is nice but does not compare. The GW is like a mega sized Disney Resort and is not nearly as luxurious or as well maintained as the Four Seasons.

Go to the Grand!!! I have been a member there for 10 years and the pool area and grounds are better than any of the others. They have a great baby beach area and you can take little ones down one of the rapids slide. They love it. Its way more kid friendly than the others. Have fun!!

I will be in the same situation with our 10 and half months old, and we will be staying in Wailea area in early October. Currently I have booked both FS and GW for a few days each. Would love to hear your final decision and your feedback after your trip.

Based on the research I have done, the Four Seasons has a kiddie pool called "Waterfall Pool", a two level pool connected by a slide. For Grand Wailea, I don't think the baby can use their slides as there's a height requirement of 48 inches, but they have a sandy bottomed baby beach, which is very shallow, so I belive the little ones could play in it. You can using Bing to search image, Grand Wailea Baby Beach

Four Seasons has an adult only pool that is set up and away and it is absolutely the best. Complimentary hand towels, popsicles,iced water,sunscreen,lotion and a bar! Ask a host about finding a spot with lounge chairs overlooking the ocean down by the grass area.

If you have children;there is also a nice kiddie pool with a waterfall effect.

When my children were very young, I was like you. I wanted to introduce them to everything. I just loved looking at the world through their eyes. Your 11 month old just likes the feel of the water, no slides yet!

I do have some advice about the little ones swimming in a pool. Make sure your kids have swim lessons. For god's sake, do not rely on floaties! Get a life jacket like this...http://www.amazon.com/Poolmaster-Learn-Swim-Tube-Trainer/dp/B0023NVV7I.

Of course watch your child every second. Then when your little one gets to be around 2 or 3 years and has swim lessons and experience, buy a good pair of flippers and watch them go go go!!!